Set up the round
Anime Imposter Game
Players
Requires at least 3 players.
Imposters
Up to 3 imposters.
Undercover
Imposters get a different word from the same category, and nobody tells them.
Chaos rounds
About one round in six breaks the rules: no imposter, everyone an imposter, or one extra.
Show imposter hint
Imposters receive one indirect clue instead of a blank card.
Player names
Optional
Anime Imposter Game: 100 Characters, 70 Series
This mode turns anime characters, series, powers, and rivalries into a focused one-phone imposter game for secret-word rounds. Crew players see the exact answer, while the imposter sees a blank screen or an optional hint and has to bluff through careful clues. It runs free in the browser with no download, no accounts, adjustable players, imposter settings, discussion, voting, and quick rematches for anime fans, manga readers, and groups that know character names.
Anime word list and settings
Choose between a top 50 list for casual groups and the full list of 100 names spanning seventy series.
Selected list: Top 100 anime characters
Active anime word list: Top 100 anime characters
Total words: 100
Built to stay fair across series
No series contributes more than three characters, so a round never turns into a quiz about one show. Someone who only watches shonen and someone who only watches Ghibli both get a fair chance.
Anime Imposter Game Rules and Strategy
This mode is built for one-phone pass-and-play rounds, using 100 characters that most groups will recognise.
- Crew players see the exact secret name.
- Imposters see one subtle hint when hint mode is on.
- Each player gives one short clue without saying the name or the series.
- After discussion, vote out the player you think is bluffing.
- If an imposter survives the vote, they can steal the round by saying the name.
Best Settings for 3-20 Players
3-6 players
One imposter with hints on. The top 50 list keeps the first few rounds friendly.
7-12 players
Two imposters and the full 100 list. Who speaks first matters more in a bigger circle.
Mixed viewing habits
Stay on the top 50 and leave hints on. It rewards the group that watches less.
Anime club night
Full 100 with hints off. Deep cuts from seventy series make the bluffing much harder.
Anime Mode FAQ
Who is in the word list?
One hundred characters from seventy series, from Dragon Ball and Sailor Moon through to Chainsaw Man, Frieren and Dandadan.
Do I need to watch a lot of anime?
No. The top 50 list sticks to names most people recognise, and imposter hints describe traits rather than plot.
Is one series going to dominate a round?
No. At most three characters come from any single series, so the list stays spread out.
What if we only want one series?
Use the dedicated Naruto or One Piece modes instead. Those go deep on a single cast.
Made by fans, for party play. Names are used descriptively. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by any anime studio, publisher, or rights holder.
Categories and modes
Pick a mode:
Classic word mode
party, family, classroom
Secret word generator for the classic imposter game, with easy, medium, and hard difficulty.
Countries mode
geography, travel, flags
Guess the country with geography-friendly prompts; great for travel lovers and quizzes.
Animals mode
animals, wildlife, family
Guess famous animals with clue rounds; easy to play for mixed ages.
Football Imposter Game
football imposter game
Football (soccer) imposter game for one phone; bluff with clubs, eras, and trophies.
Football Teams Imposter Game
football clubs, one phone
Play with 100 famous football clubs in one-phone pass-and-play rounds.
Basketball Imposter Game
nba, hoops, legends
Basketball imposter game with top all-time players, subtle clues, and one-phone pass-and-play rounds.
Ice Hockey Imposter Game
nhl, legends, goalies
Ice hockey imposter game with 104 NHL and international greats, subtle clues and one-phone pass-and-play rounds.
NFL Imposter Game
nfl, quarterbacks, franchises
NFL mode with 150 all-time players and all 32 teams, in fast one-phone rounds.
Famous People Imposter Game
history, icons, legends
Play with 100 famous people. Crew sees the name and photo while imposters get one rotating hint.
Movie Imposter Game
movies, cinema, posters
Play with an IMDb Top 100 movie snapshot. Crew sees title and poster while imposters get one rotating hint.
Video Games Mode
Top 100 famous games
Play a free one-phone imposter round with 100 famous video games, selectable genre pools and translated indirect hints.
Pokemon Imposter Game
pokemon, anime, nintendo
Play with 100 famous Pokemon and 100 iconic human characters. Crew sees full cards while imposters get one subtle rotating hint.
One Piece Mode
WT100 Top 100
Play with the current 2026 WT100 top 100 One Piece character ranking, images, and translated hints.
Star Wars Mode
Top 100 characters
Play with 100 famous Star Wars characters, local images, and translated imposter hints.
Naruto Mode
Top 99 characters
Play with 99 famous Naruto characters, local images, and translated imposter hints.
City Imposter Game
cities, travel, skylines
Play with 100 famous cities, subtle hints, and one-phone pass-and-play rounds.
Clash Royale Imposter Game
fan-made social deduction for CR
Play a fan twist with Clash Royale card names as prompts for clue-giving rounds.
LEGO Ninjago Imposter Game
ninjago, lego, ninja
Play a LEGO Ninjago imposter game with 100 iconic characters on one phone.
Halloween Imposter Game
monsters, costumes, sweets
Halloween imposter game with 100 spooky words, subtle hints and one-phone pass-and-play rounds.
Christmas Imposter Game
Santa, decorations, treats
Christmas imposter game with 100 festive words, subtle hints and one-phone pass-and-play rounds.
Feedback and support
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Mode guide
How to get better rounds with anime characters, series, powers, and rivalries
This mode focuses the imposter game on anime characters, series, powers, and rivalries, which gives every player a clear theme before the first clue is spoken. It is especially useful for anime fans, manga readers, and groups that know character names, because the group can start discussing fast without needing a long rules explanation.
For the first round, keep the setup simple: one imposter, short private reveals, and clues that point toward the answer without naming it. The strongest clues usually use team, power, relationship, arc, or catchphrase clues, so crew members sound helpful while imposters still have room to bluff.
Replay works best when the group changes the starting player, mixes easy and hard clues, and talks through suspicious answers before voting. If a round feels too obvious, turn off the hint or raise the difficulty; if it feels too hard, use the hint and ask for more concrete clues.
Best group fit
Built for anime fans, manga readers, and groups that know character names, with quick setup on a single phone.
Clue approach
A balanced round works when players use team, power, relationship, arc, or catchphrase clues.
Replay tip
Rotate who gives the first clue so the same player is not always under pressure.